Sec. 149. STUDY AND REPORT ON OPTIMAL MIX OF AIRCRAFT CAPABILITIES FOR THE ARMED FORCES

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## SEC. 149 STUDY AND REPORT ON OPTIMAL MIX OF AIRCRAFT CAPABILITIES FOR THE ARMED FORCES ###

(a)Study ####

(1)In general The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to determine— #####

(A)an optimal mix of short-range fighter-class strike aircraft and long-range strike aircraft for the use of the Armed Forces during the covered period; #####

(B)an optimal mix of manned aerial platforms and unmanned aerial platforms for the use of the Armed Forces during such period; and #####

(C)an optimal mix of other aircraft and capabilities for the use of the Armed Forces during such period, including— ######

(i)long-range, medium-range, and short-range intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, or strike aircraft, or combination of such aircraft; ######

(ii)aircraft with varying observability characteristics; ######

(iii)land-based and sea-based aircraft; ######

(iv)advanced legacy fourth-generation aircraft platforms of proven design; ######

(v)next generation air superiority capabilities; and ######

(vi)advanced technology innovations. ####

(2)Considerations In making the determinations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider defense strategy, critical assumptions, priorities, force size, and cost. ###

(b)Report ####

(1)In general Not later than April 14, 2017, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following: #####

(A)The results of the study conducted under subsection (a). #####

(B)A discussion of the specific assumptions, observations, conclusions, and recommendations of the study. #####

(C)A description of the modeling and analysis techniques used for the study. #####

(D)A plan for fielding complementary aircraft and capabilities identified as an optimal mix in the study under subsection (a). #####

(E)A plan to meet objectives and fulfill the warfighting capability and capacity requirements of the combatant commands using the aircraft and capabilities described in subsection (a). ####

(2)Form The report under paragraph

(1)may be submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified executive summary. ####

(3)Nonduplication of effort If any information required under paragraph

(1)has been included in another report or notification previously submitted to any of the appropriate congressional committees by law, the Secretary may provide a list of such reports and notifications at the time of submitting the report required under such paragraph instead of including such information in such report. ####

(4)Definitions ln this subsection: #####

(A)The term “appropriate congressional committees” means the congressional defense committees, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives. #####

(B)The term “covered period” means the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on January 1, 2030. # TITLE II RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION ## Subtitle A Authorization of Appropriations